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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town (MAD-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:05 pm - 7:40 amMAD-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
9:30 am - 11:35 pmCPT-MAD
15h 05m1 stop
$684Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 19
1:45 pm - 7:40 amMAD-CPT
16h 55m2 stops
9:30 am - 11:35 pmCPT-MAD
15h 05m1 stop
$690Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 19
10:05 am - 7:40 amMAD-CPT
20h 35m2 stops
9:30 am - 9:20 amCPT-MAD
24h 50m2 stops
$718SWISS
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Wed, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 19
8:30 am - 4:55 pmMAD-CPT
31h 25m1 stop
12:35 pm - 7:10 amCPT-MAD
19h 35m1 stop
$798Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 25
12:00 pm - 11:50 amMAD-CPT
23h 50m1 stop
4:35 pm - 10:30 amCPT-MAD
17h 55m1 stop
$847Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 12
8:30 am - 4:55 pmMAD-CPT
31h 25m1 stop
12:35 pm - 10:50 amCPT-MAD
23h 15m2 stops
$856Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 25
6:00 am - 9:25 pmMAD-CPT
15h 25m1 stop
11:15 pm - 7:30 pmCPT-MAD
20h 15m1 stop
$997KLM
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Tue, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 27
6:00 am - 9:25 pmMAD-CPT
15h 25m1 stop
11:15 pm - 11:25 pmCPT-MAD
24h 10m1 stop
$1,049KLM
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 30
6:55 am - 11:50 amMAD-CPT
28h 55m1 stop
4:35 pm - 5:15 pmCPT-MAD
24h 40m1 stop
$1,095Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 30
12:10 pm - 11:00 amMAD-CPT
22h 50m1 stop
6:55 pm - 6:05 pmCPT-MAD
23h 10m1 stop
$1,771British Airways
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Mon, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 17

Flights from Madrid to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

The average price of all flights from Madrid to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Madrid to Cape Town, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Madrid to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost $674 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $973 and $945 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Madrid to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on TAAG ($529) and Turkish Airlines ($612). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Lufthansa ($684) and SWISS ($718).

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$529
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from Madrid to Cape Town

When to book flights from Madrid to Cape Town

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FAQs for booking flights from Madrid to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Cape Town was $529 for a one-way ticket and $684 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and Cape Town?

    A passport is required to fly from Madrid to Cape Town.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Cape Town, KLM or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Cape Town are KLM and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,045 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $698 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Madrid to Cape Town

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1528 reviews
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.4Food
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

2.0 MediocreDavor, Apr 2024ZAG - AMS
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The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

Online check-in doesn't work. That's why I couldn't give it full Star.

Overall it was a very good experience. Boarding was efficient and well organized. The cabin crew were excellent. The meals were tasty and quite filling. The warm bread rolls were a nice touch. Seats were comfortable even if they were a little narrow. Entertainment selection was excellent.

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

I liked the overall service and comfort. The only annoying thing was paying for excess baggage at the airport. They have limited options and they don't take all cards.

No separate queue for business class/platinum passengers. I had to stay in the long queue to board. I requested breakfast before landing, but the crew didn't offer, except a coffee with milk. No tea with milk was available. Had asked for cookies, but didn't receive them. The crew in the business class was not good in terms of service..

I didn't understand why I got dropped off at departures on exiting the plane at Doha aiport. I had to find my own way to immigration/baggage reclaim which wasn't easy as staff in the departure section just tell you ti scan your boarding pass. This was very poor b qatar Airways. I spent 2 hours soyung this out and once I got to get my suitcase it was delayed. So instead of getting to the hotel at about midnight I got there at three in the morning. I wonder why I upgraded to business?

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

Food could be much better. Entertainment needs lot of improvement. The luggage came out open with broken bags. The flight landed at 3:15 PM in US and by the time bags came out it was 5:15 PM or so. Staff at airport was aggressive and not polite.

Great service, great food, and comfortable business class seats... Friendly and professional flight attendants and ground crew, overall 5 star experience!

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

for the very long way the flight has to be more confortable it was very dirty the wc was not clean

The flight departed on time and the staff was professional.

The crew was excellent, but the flight was a little delayed and the temperature on the plane was too warm.

not enough room not comfortable but no charge for one checked bag and one carryon personal item

Very cheesy food in both options - had to pass. Boarding with open doors (winter)

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

There's no inflight entertainment, plane was old, power USB didn't work

Coach seats are too tight. Seem designed for small people. Food different but OK. Staff helpful.

Check in was horrendous! Economy took 2 hours before seeing an agent. Business class was 0.5 - 1 hour.

Great little city hopper plane. Unfussy and roomy. Nice little snack provided too

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

The crew on board were all very pleasant and happy to help. The flight had the old business class seats. The departure board in the business lounge did not update and kept on saying ' gate open' but never said boarding. When I got nervous about the departure time and walked to the gate I was told off rudely for being late.

When bussing people to/from the gate, don't pack everyone in like a can of sardines and don't send the bus on its way if the plane isn't ready. Waited for about 40 minutes packed in this bus...both ways!

We were kept waiting at the gate for 2 hours without explanation

On boarding, I used the bathroom. There was dirt (perhaps food) on the bathroom floor, and the sink in the bathroom was overflowing (old dirty water in the sink). There was zero entertainment, no charging capabilities for phones, and there was no food. The only complimentary beverage was a cup of water. This is atrocious for a 4 hour international flight. British Airways should be embarassed!

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

Pros: "Leg space was great and bathrooms were wider than usual."
Cons: "The entertainment center was falling, the touch screen was not working well, and the movies were all very outdated. There was no USB charger."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Madrid to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/1Fri
1 stopTAAG
13h 20mMAD-CPT
$529
10/1Tue
2 stops
17h 50mMAD-CPT
$542
10/1Tue
3 stops
27h 35mMAD-CPT
$564
10/3Thu
2 stops
21h 20mMAD-CPT
$570
10/3Thu
3 stops
25h 00mMAD-CPT
$574
6/13Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
17h 05mMAD-CPT
$612
6/16Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
18h 40mMAD-CPT
$701
10/3Thu
1 stopEmirates
18h 45mMAD-CPT
$717
11/1Fri
2 stopsEmirates
45h 15mMAD-CPT
$849
7/7Sun
1 stopKLM
15h 25mMAD-CPT
$1,354

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